The dynamics of control and mobile computing in distributed activities

Wiredu, Gamel O.; Sørensen, Carsten

doi:10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000577

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“…In other words, the strength of contradictory motives, and hence, the what and how of learning actions can be affected significantly by distributing the WL process over two remotely separated locations. Because 'distance matters' (Olson & Olson, 2000), especially in terms of control and coordination of WL actions over two locations (Wiredu & Sørensen, 2006), we should expect distance-related challenges to shape the WL conditions. I consider these issues-distribution, contradictory motives, learning actions and learning-in a case of distributed WL in the British NHS.…”

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Distance and contradictory motives in distributed workplace learning for a new profession

Wiredu

2007

Journal of Education and Work

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In this article, I explain the practical learning challenges in distributed workplace learning (WL) that are engendered by distance and contradictory motives between distributed instructors. I draw lessons from an empirical study of the institution of a new profession in the British National Health Service that was operationalised through distributed WL. The practical learning challenges are explained from an activity-theoretical perspective to show the need for balance between work practice outcomes on the one hand, and theoretical and accreditation outcomes of learning on the other hand. I argue that the practical learning challenges in distributed WL are rooted in: (1) multiple sources of instructions and remote separation of instructors; (2) pervasive and stronger contradictions between instructors' motives; and (3) the coercion of learners' core participation towards outcomes of practical learning by immediate (or local) instructors. I propose, further, that reducing the strength of contradictions between distributed instructors and increasing the co-presence of the distant instructor are worthy strategies for managing distributed WL.

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Distance and contradictory motives in distributed workplace learning for a new profession

Wiredu

2007

Journal of Education and Work

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“…To wit, existing conceptualizations of technology use are, essentially, bound to static technologies being used in collocated activities by fairly static users. However, the functional essence in terms of portable technology use in mobile activities by mobile users will present different and unique challenges (see Lyytinen & Yoo, 2002;Sarker & Wells, 2003;Søren-sen & Pica, 2005;Weilenmann, 2001;Wiberg & Ljungberg, 2001;Wiredu & Sørensen, 2006). Thus, while task-and location-related conditions are fairly constant for computing in collocated activities, these conditions are highly variable for mobile computing in mobile activities.…”

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User appropriation of mobile technologies: Motives, conditions and design properties

Wiredu

2007

Information and Organization

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“…Donner (2007) used adaptive structuration theory to explore the use of mobile phones and meanings behind certain uses. The use of activity theory to frame studies surrounding the patterns of use of mobile technology (Wiredu, 2007;Wiredu & Sørensen, 2006) remains emergent rather than established.…”

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Mobile technology in mobile work: contradictions and congruencies in activity systems

Karanasios

Allen

2014

European Journal of Information Systems

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Mobile technology and the information and communication services supported by it have become increasingly embedded in, and in some cases transformed, work and social activity and created new challenges for studying information systems. This paper focuses on the experience with mobile technology in an inherently mobile and information intensive work activity -policing. Drawing upon data from this context this paper makes two key sets of contributions. Empirically, we illuminate the congruencies and contradictions between mobile technology and mobile working, and the relationship between the two, revealing a state of change based upon dialectic interaction. We highlight several ways in which mobile technology has changed the nature of mobile work activity. Theoretically we advance the use of activity theory to better understand the changes of mobile technology mediated work. We extend traditional use of activity theory by adopting congruencies as an analytical lens, in addition to the approach of examining contradictions. The findings are applicable to other areas of mobile work and contribute to the body of knowledge concerning mobile technology mediated work.

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The dynamics of control and mobile computing in distributed activities

Cited by 37 publications

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Distance and contradictory motives in distributed workplace learning for a new profession

Distance and contradictory motives in distributed workplace learning for a new profession

User appropriation of mobile technologies: Motives, conditions and design properties

Mobile technology in mobile work: contradictions and congruencies in activity systems

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